FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (FRIDAY 8/14/15)
HGTV: Smart Home Giveaway (Premiere) at 1pm
LOGO: Food To Get You Laid (Premiere) at 9:30pm
TLC: Say Yes To The Dress (Premiere) at 10pm
ABC: The View (Finale) at 11am
(SATURDAY 8/15/15)
REELZ: Murder Made Me Famous (Premiere) at 9pm
ID: Tabloid (Finale) at 10pm
STARZ: Power (Finale) at 9pm
(SUNDAY 8/16/15)
FOX: 2015 Teen Choice Awards at 8pm
A&E: Intervention: Then & Now (Premiere) at 8pm
AMC: Humans (Premiere) at 9pm
BRAVO: Don’t Be Tardy (Premiere) at 10pm
BRAVO: Manzo’d With Children (Premiere) at 10:30pm
GREAT AMERICAN COUNTRY: Elvis Slept Here (Premiere) at 2pm
HGTV: Beachfront Bargain Hunt (Premiere) at 8:30pm
MYX TV: Eat Your Words (Premiere) at 8pm
NBCSN: Mobsteel (Premiere) at 6pm
TRAVEL: Big Time RV (Premiere) at 8pm
FOOD: Food Network star (Finale) at 9pm
HGTV: Beachfront Bargain Hunt (Finale) at 8pm
Jimmy Fallon extended his deal with NBC Entertainment through September 2021. Since Fallon took over as host in February 2014, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon has dominated the late-night landscape, averaging 3.8 million total viewers. “Jimmy Fallon is simply the best that there is, the most versatile star of a show anywhere in television in my opinion,” said NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt. “The Tonight Show has always been an institution, but he’s remade it into a destination for the largest audience anywhere in late night.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Sesame Street is making a big move. Sesame Workshop inked a five-year deal with HBO that gives the pay cabler first-run rights to the kids series, which has been carried by PBS since its premiere in 1969. PBS and member stations get the new eps free of charge after a nine-month window, as well as a new Muppets show and Sesame spin-off in the works for HBO. The network also landed exclusive streaming rights, so Big Bird, Elmo and Cookie Monster will be pulled from Amazon and Netflix when current contracts expire. “Our new partnership with HBO represents a true winning public-private partnership model,” said Jeffrey D. Dunn, Sesame Workshop CEO. “It provides Sesame Workshop with the critical funding it needs to be able to continue production of Sesame Street and … it gives HBO exclusive pay cable and SVOD access to the nation’s most important and historic educational programming.” Not to mention giving parents a new reason to subscribe to HBO.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Jay’s back! First announced in October 2014, Jay Leno’s Garage premieres on CNBC Wednesday, October 7 at 10p. “CNBC continues to invest in original programming as it establishes the network as a primetime entertainment destination – and who better to invest in than the king of late night?” said Jim Ackerman, SVP, Primetime Alternative, CNBC.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Adding to an A-list cast, Oscar winner Common, singer-songwriter-actor Ne-Yo and Elijah Kelley (Hairspray) ease on into NBC’s holiday production of The Wiz Live!. Common will play the Bouncer, gatekeeper at the entrance to Emerald City, Ne-Yo will portray the Tin Man, and Kelly tackles the Scarecrow. Special is set to air Thursday, December 3.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Among the slew of NBC announcements made at TCA on Thursday: Rihanna is joining the Season 9 team of The Voice, advising all the coaches. This time around the crew includes Gwen Stefani, Pharrell Williams, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Kelly Osbourne will host the 2015 MTV VMA Red Carpet live pre-show, alongside MTV’s Sway and Girl Code Live stars Carly Aquilino, Nessa Diab and Nora “Awkwafina” Lum, on Sunday, August 30 at 8p. The special leads into the VMAs at 9p. Nick Jonas is set to turn up the party with a performance of his new song, Levels, while Walk the Moon kicks off the pre-show with their can’t-miss-it-this-summer hit, Shut Up and Dance.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Celebrity Apprentice is on hiatus, announced NBC President Robert Greenblatt at the TCA summer press tour on Thursday. With host Donald Trump out of commission (have you heard he’s running for President?), the network has decided to let the reality series sit out the coming season. “But it will be back for the 2016-17 season with a new host,” the exec told reporters, warning reporters not to believe everything they hear – some of the new host rumors making the rounds “are simply not true.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas is coming to NBC. In a three-year licensing deal with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, the network becomes the broadcast home of the 1966 animated classic for two runs per holiday season, starting this year. Last season, the special aired on ABC.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Spike has greenlit its first dramatic scripted series in nine years, partnering with Jerry Bruckheimer and Warner Horizon Television. Harvest centers on a dedicated father working two jobs to support his teenage daughter. The 10-episode series goes into production this fall for a 2016 debut.
(Source: Cynopsis)
TLC joined forces with abuse prevention organizations RAINN and Darkness to Light for a new documentary. Breaking the Silence will explore the challenges faced by victims of child sexual abuse. Doc airs commercial-free on Sunday, August 30 at 10p.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Another ’90s sitcom could be getting a reboot. TVLine reports multiple sources are saying Will Smith‘s Overbrook Entertainment is in the early stages of developing a present-day version of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
(Source: Cynopsis)
To celebrate truTV‘s 100th episode of Impractical Jokers, the series takes on its most challenging dare yet: a live, high-wire walk, five stories above New York City. Impractical Jokers Live Punishment Special, hosted by Howie Mandel, airs Thursday, September 3 at 10p.
(Source: Cynopsis)
TV One’s HelloBeautiful Interludes Live: Jill Scott premieres Friday, August 21 at 10p. The one-hour special features an interview with the Grammy-winning R&B artist and performances from her latest album, Woman.
(Source: Cynopsis)
VH1 has set fall premiere dates for three shows. Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood is back Monday, September 7 at 8p, Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn returns Wednesday, October 7th at 10p and Love at First Kiss debuts Wednesday, October 21 at 11p. In addition, the net has partnered with Dick Clark Productions and Tubefilter to air The 5th Annual Streamy Awards, honoring the best in online video, on Thursday, September 17 at 10p.
(Source: Cynopsis)
NBC has renewed American Ninja Warrior for a fifth season. New episodes begin filming in spring 2016.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Torrey DeVitto, who recurred on several seasons of Pretty Little Liars, is joining NBC‘s Chicago Med staff as a physician. The Chicago Fire spinoff premieres Tuesday, November 10 at 10p.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Mexican actor Alfonso Herrera has been tapped to star in FOX drama pilot Urban Cowboy. The project is based on the 1980 John Travolta film.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Chris Bosh landed guest spots on two shows. According to Variety, the NBA star will appear on FOX’s Rosewood and NBC’s Hot and Bothered.
(Source: Cynopsis)
MOVIES
The Man From U.N.C.L.E – Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki, Luca Calvani, Sylvester Groth, Hugh Grant, Jared Harris
Straight Outta Compton – O’Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Neil Brown Jr., Aldis Hodge, Marlon Yates Jr., R. Marcos Taylor, Alexandra Shipp
Mistress America (Limited Release) – Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke, Matthew Shear, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Heather Lind, Michael Chernus, Cindy Cheung, Dean Wareham
People Places Things (Limited Release) – jermaine Clement, Regina Hall, Stephanie Allynne, Michael Chernus, Jessica Williams, Aundrea Gadsby, Gia Gadsby, Derrick Arthur
NYC STREET FAIRS
Saturday August 15, 2015
Waverly Place Festival – on Washington Square North from University to 6th Ave.
Light Saber Battle – Washington Square Park, 5th Ave. and Waverly Place, West 4th and MacDougal St. (9pm to 11pm) https://www.facebook.com/events/861465647275494/
The Great Irish Festival – on 6th Ave. from 42nd to 56th St.
NYC CD & Record Collectors Expo – The Holiday Inn, 440 West 57th st. bet. 9th & 10th Ave. (8am – 4pm)
FlyNYC Kit Flying Festival – Pier I, Riverside Park on west 68th St. (11am – 4pm)
Harlem Week Festival – on 135th St. from 5th Ave. to Frederick Douglas Blvd.
Sunday August 16, 2015
India Day Parade and Festival – on Madison Ave. from 23rd to 38th St.
N.Y.C. Tourist Day – on 50th St. from 6th to 7th Ave.
Amsterdam Ave. Fair – on Amsterdam Ave. from 79th to 86th St.
Harlem Week Festival – on 135th St. from 5th Ave. to Frederick Douglas Blvd.
SUMMER STREETS ON PARK AVE.
This will happen for the next 3 Saturdays in August (8/1/15, 8/8/15, 8/15/15) from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park along Park Ave.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/summerstreets/html/about/about.shtml
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Today’s Jackpot is $30 million
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